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Briefing: Iran soccer chief: We'll boycott U.S., not WCup

Strategic angle: Iran will 'boycott the United States, but not the World Cup,' the president of the country's football federation said Wednesday.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney

Strategic angle: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggests a potential midseason competition following the World Baseball Classic's success.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

Strategic angle: Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Thursday's first round

Strategic angle: ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket predictions: March Madness expert picks, upsets, picking winners, favorites

Strategic angle: Our experts have filled out their brackets, so check who they predict will be cutting down the nets.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: NCAA bracket 2026: Printable March Madness bracket for men's NCAA Tournament

Strategic angle: Get ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a blank printable men's March Madness bracket to fill in now that the 68-team field has been unveiled.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: MLB Rookie of the Year predictions for 2026: Best bets and longshots for AL and NL awards

Strategic angle: Which rookies will light up MLB in 2026? We've identified some best bets for the 2026 Rookie of the Year awards.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Best bets for men's tournament first round

Strategic angle: As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Sources: Cunningham out with collapsed lung

Strategic angle: Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal

Strategic angle: MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Vikings bring back Wentz, adding to QB depth

Strategic angle: The Vikings agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year deal Thursday, adding to their depth in a key year for them at the position.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: 27 straight wins: Remembering the most dominant stretch of LeBron James' career

Strategic angle: When was LeBron James' peak? There's an argument to be made for 2013, when his Miami Heat did not lose for 52 straight days.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR

Strategic angle: Europe's top leagues are summoned to a meeting with Uefa to discuss how VAR technology is being used.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Maguire, Mainoo, Garner? Who made Sky Sports writers' England squads

Strategic angle: Ahead of a crunch England squad selection, Sky Sports writers reveal their picks for potential World Cup hopefuls.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: We must denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member

Strategic angle: Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor criticizes the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury

Strategic angle: Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to undergo surgery following a significant injury sustained at Anfield.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Eating disorder was 'my normal' - Team GB rower Wilde

Strategic angle: Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how 'incredible' her body is after living with an eating disorder.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win

Strategic angle: LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Enfield denies misleading NCAA on Edwards' injury

Strategic angle: SMU coach Andy Enfield clarifies the situation regarding B.J. Edwards' absence in the First Four matchup.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Kerr to the point: Dubs 'going to be in the play-in'

Strategic angle: Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the team's struggles as they approach the end of the regular season.

Editorial Staff Mar 19